Skip to main content

Gifts of State

Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Explore a selection of Gifts of State in the Museum collection.

As the nation’s highest official, the President accepts gifts on behalf of the United States of America. Presents from foreign governments continue a rich diplomatic tradition of exchange between heads of state that goes back centuries. The presentation of ceremonial gifts is an important element in the language of diplomacy.

The Museum collection includes many state gifts from dozens of nations around the globe that were presented to President Roosevelt.

Sort:
/ 5
Filters
1 to 12 of 50
George Washington and His Times Series
MO 1941.3.128-165
Arthur Szyk
1930-1932
Pamir
MO 1941.7.119
Unknown
20th century
Glass Vase
MO 1941.8.64
Gunnel Gustafsson
1937
Crystal Vase
MO 1941.8.65
Orrefors
1938
Demitasse Coffee Set
MO 1941.8.66
David-Andersen
ca. 1931
British Royal Visit Commemorative Medal
MO 1941.41.75
Percy Metcalfe
1939
Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.71
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.72
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.73
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.74
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
Nasca Double-Spout Bottle
MO 1942.348.75
Nasca Culture
c. 100 BC - 800
/ 5